Car Connection Workshop

Your control arms aren't there for decoration. They help keep your suspension and steering components working where they belong. But what happens when the ball joints and bushings wear out - and what happens if a ball joint fails? From modern vehicles to our old 1967 Chevy pickup, we're looking at why road conditions, driving habits and components quality matter. I've seen ball joints so worn they practically fell apart during removal. Want to see what worn-out control arms look like? Check out our Nissan Rogue and Dodge Caravan repair videos. Your suspension has a story to tell! #Motormouth #CarMaintenance #SuspensionAndSteering " Everything we talk about Lives at our Website (ccbusnet.com) - it's the Biggest Drawer In Our Toolbox Friends! Stop By anytime👍 FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT THE SHOW 🚘 Motormouth's Subscribe -O Meter 535 1) 📺 Subscribe: Help us reach 1,000 subscribers. Subscribe, Like , Leave a nice Comment! Join the Motormouth Crew👍 2) ➡️ Share: Know someone who owns a car? Share this episode. Good information keeps good vehicles on the road. 3) ☕️ Support the Mission: Buy Me a coffee at: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your support helps keep the information flowing. Thank You❤️🚘 4) 🧢👕 Wear the Message: Check out Motormouth Merchandise through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where Lives are changed everyday friends & you can help! Thank You💕 5) 📫 Stay Connected: Got a vehicle question? email [email protected] or [email protected] anytime friends! Your question could be featured in Saturday's Q&A come join us 🙌 🚘 👀 U Next ⏰...... Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always, Love NMJ & Skippy❤️

What do your shocks and MacPherson Struts actually do, and why do they matter so much as w head into the fall winter driving season. This morning on Motormouth's Morning Drive , we're busting common suspension myths and explaining how shock absorbers, MacPherson struts, and springs work together to control spring oscillations and maintain tire contact with the road. Your springs support the vehicle and absorb bumps. Your shocks control the Springs' continued bouncing. A MacPherson Strut combines a structural suspension component with a shock absorber in one assembly. each component has a job, and they must work together properly. So what happens when shocks or struts wear out? Why can your vehicle feel unstable over bumps, pitch excessively, or lose consistent tire contact with the road? And why should you care before wet roads, cold temperatures, and winter driving arrive? We'll break down what these components do, how they work, what happens when they fail, and what you should understand as a vehicle owner. Remember: Your tires are your only connection to the road. Suspension condition affects handling, stability, braking performance, and your ability to maintain control when road conditions deteriorate. No scare tactics. No marketing gimmicks. Just practical automotive knowledge from more than 44 years in the bays. Because mileage doesn't tell the whole story. Maintenance matters. #Motormouth #CarMaintenance #AutoRepair More Episodes and.... project Details & Links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com ( ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them! Thank You for giving them your business friends👍 We need them & YOU TOO❤️ FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP & SUPPORT: 1)☕️ Support the mission: https://buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gifts of any size help us with production costs Thank You👍💕 2) 📺 YouTube: Subscribe, Like, Comment and Help us reach our goal of 1,000 Subscribers.🙌 3) 🧢👕 Motormouth Merchandise: Support Motormouth Merch, through Freedom Expressions, with proceeds going to Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses, where a life change happens everyday friends! Together we can make a difference👍❤️ 4) 🚘 Car Connection Maintenance Schedule kits Available at: (ccbusnet.com) visit the profile page fill in the order form and its on route🚗💨 5) 📫📧 Need Help, Have A Question? : E-Mail Motormouth at, [email protected] or [email protected] Motormouth's Subscribe O Meter = 534 ⬆️ 👀 U Next ⏰ Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always👍 Love NMJ & Skippy❤️

Winter is coming, and your vehicle needs to be ready! This Saturday on Motormouth's morning Drive, we tackle three listener questions to help you prepare for the cold, make smarter vehicle - buying decisions, and protect your investment. ❄️ Question 1: is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter? April is thinking ahead to the changing of the weather. We discuss what to check before winter arrives and why preparation beats roadside surprises every time. 🚘 Question 2: Should You Buy A Newer Vehicle Now or Wait Until Spring? Judy wants to upgrade, and the off-season may offer some excellent opportunities. discover how to shop strategically, negotiate confidently, and find a deal without letting the excitement of a new vehicle cloud your judgement. 🛡️ Question 3: When Should You Apply Rust Protection, and Is It Worth the Money? Eddie asks the right question. We break down timing, product quality, and why the right rust treatment can make a difference. My rule? if it drips, Rubberizes,, or is petroleum - based, think twice. Get protection applied before temperatures drop below 40℉, and choose a quality product and professional application. Three questions, practical answers, and real-world advice from the workbench. That's how we keep you informed, prepared, and confidently motoring through another Canadian winter. FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW: 1) 📺 Subscribe and Help us reach 1,000 Subscribers, Thank You Friends 2) 👍 Like, Comment & Share - it Helps more people find the show! 3) ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your gift is appreciated! 💕 4) 🧢👕 Check out the Motormouth Merchandise: proceeds support Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends 🙌 5) 📫 📧 Need Help or have a question? E-Mail [email protected] or motormouth.jenkins@ Gmail.com Thank you for riding along - we're building this one listener one viewer one vehicle and one nugget of information at a time. " Your Love & Support is Appreciated " NMJ & Skippy💕 More Episodes and ......project Details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network.com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & repair work we do & connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them, Thank You for giving them your Business friends! 👍 We Need YOU TOO❤️ 👀 U Next ⏰ Happy ThanksGiving to our Canadian Friends 🇨🇦 🍁🦃 Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always, 👍 #Motormouth #WinterCarMaintenance #CarBuyingTips

It's Fun Friday at the Car Connection Motormouth Workshop, and we've got FIVE things to ponder, plus a bonus tip that'll make you wonder what some drivers are thinking! Cold weather has a nasty habit of exposing neglected maintenance. The time to preapre is BEFORE the temperature drops, not when you're standing i na frozen parking lot wondering why your vehicle won't cooperate! Here's what's on the workbench today: 1) Do your wipers suck? If you can't see clearly, you can't drive safely. Check those bleades before winter weather turns your windshield into a visibility nightmare. 2) How are your fluids doing really? Coolant, oil and other vital fluids deserve attention before the cold asrrives. Winter will expose weaknesses you didn't know you had. 3) Does your vehicle have an external fuel filter? If it does, find out what your manufacturers maintenance schedule says. Don't assume every vehicle has a serviceable external filter. 4) What's in your washer -fluid jug? Minus 40℃? Don't gamble with a mixture that freezes when you need it most. Here at the workshop, we don't do halfway measures! 5) Have you protected your door seals? Silicone protection can help prevent frozen seals from sticking. A little preparation beats trying to pry open your vehicle after an overnight freeze! BONU TIP: WINTER TIRES Still trusting those three-season tires to carry you through another Canadian winter? Your tires are your connection to the road. When temperatures drop and conditions deteriorate, proper winter tires can make a real difference in traction, control and stopping performance. Remember: winter preparation isn't something you do AFTER the first snowstorm. It's something you do before Mother Nature decides to test your judgment! That's how e roll at the Car Connection Motormouth Workshop - practical advice, real - world experience and vehiclke maintenance that makes sense. 1) SUPPORT THE MISSION: Enjoying Motormouth Morning Drive? Buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile Thank You Friends👍 2) 🧢👕 WEAR THE MESSAGE: Check out the Motormouth merchandise, with proceeds supporting Total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life change happens everyday friends! Together we can make a difference👍💕 3) 🚘🔧 VEHICLE OWNERS: Ask about our Car Connection Maintenance Schedule Kit - a practical tool for keeping maintenance organized and your vehicles on track. 4) 📫📧 GOT QUESTIONS? Send them to [email protected] or [email protected] your questions could be featured in our Saturday Q&A! 5) 📺 HELP US REACH 1,000 YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS! Subscribe, share the show and help us bring practical automotive knowledge to more drivers.🚘 ➡️ MOTORMOUTH'S SUBSCRIBE O METER = 534 👆 push. I'm Nile "Motormouth" Jenkins. Forty-four -plus years in the automotive bays and decades behind the microphone - bringing you the knowledge to understand your vehicle, maintain it properly and make informed decisions. Stay safe, stay visible, stay prepared! #Fun Friday #WinterCarCare #Motormouth 👀 U Next ⏰ Happy Healthy Motoring, Peace Patience Kindness Always ❤️ Love, NMJ & Skippy

Shocks and Struts aren't there just for comfort-they have a critical job to do. In today's Suspension & Steering: One Nugget at a Time, Motormouth breaks down what shocks and struts actually do and why they're so important to vehicle stability and control. Whether your vehicle has MacPherson Struts, conventional shocks and coil springs, coil-over assemblies, or a combination of suspension designs, the principle is the same: the suspension has to control the movement of the vehicle while keeping the tires properly planted on the road. When shocks or struts are worn, the suspension can continue bouncing and oscillating instead of settling down. That can reduce tire contact, compromise braking and steering response, increase body movement, and make an emergency left-right maneuver much harder to control. It's not about making your ride feel softy or comfortable. It's about controlling the suspension so the tires can do their job. And when you suddenly have to avoid something in the road, that tire contact can be the difference between maintaining control and finding yourself in a sideways skid-and heading for the rhubarb. Today we look at the purpose of shicks and struts, how different suspension designs use them, and why they deserve to be part of your regular vehicle inspection and maintenance routine. Mileage doesn't matter. Maintenance matters. Next nugget next lesson. That's how we keep our vehicles ready for whatever winter decides to throw at us. #Motormouth #SuspensionAndSteering #ShocksAndStruts More Episodes and .....project Details & Links are available at (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our home page if you'd like to follow the Build & Repair work we do& connect with our program partners, click their logo to meet them. Thank You for giving them your business 👍 We need them and YOU TOO❤️ FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO HELP AND SUPPORT 1) ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: Help us reach 1,000 subscribers 2) 👍 Like, comment, & share- it helps more people find the show, Algorithms Smile at us😃 3) ☕️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/motormouthnile your special gift makes a huge difference friends Tnx 💕 Skippy 4) 🧢👕 Check out the Motormouth Merch: proceeds Support total Freedom Ministries and Addiction Recovery Campuses 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 where a life changes everyday friends, grab some merch join our crew to fight addiction everywhere! 🙌💕 5) 📫 Need Help or have a question? E-Mail [email protected] or [email protected] 📧 Thanks for riding along- We're building this one listener one viewer one vehicle and one nugget of information at a time. "Your Love & Support is Appreciated" ❤️ NMJ & Skippy Motormouth Subscribe O Meter 533 push - 👆 👀 U Next ⏰ Grab your car connection maintenance schedules while supplies last at ccbusnet.com Subscriber Only Savings💰💰💰 Great for a son daughter or grand kids that have their oiwn car, teach them how to care for it! Happy Healthy Motoring...Peace Patience Kindness Always Friends👍💕